Roxanne Tong’s “First‑Day Fumble” and the Drama Behind “Forensic Heroes IV”
When TVB announced that 32‑year‑old Roxanne Tong would take over the role of a forensic officer in the hit series Forensic Heroes IV, many fans took a moment to pat themselves on the back. After all, stepping into a starring role is a big deal. But the first day on set told a completely different story.
It All Started with a Kiss
The chain of events began when 30‑year‑old Jacqueline Wong was sidelined for a week because she caught a flirty rendezvous with pop star Andy Hui in a taxi back in April. That left the lead female role open, and the production team needed someone who could bring the same chemistry—while also shedding a couple of kilos, as the network boss insisted. Enter Roxanne.
The “First‑Day Fumble”
On day one, the pressure hit Roxanne harder than a bad dragon. She struggled to hit her lines on cue and admitted there was a “pretty serious” moment of confusion. You can imagine a star scrambling to remember her lines while the crew quietly mutters, “Okay, we’re all here to help.”
Her good friend, Jacqueline, said she’d let Roxanne know that the role was up for grabs, but the final hand‑shake didn’t quite feel like a triumph.
Raymond Wong’s Support
Luckily, Raymond Wong (43) was on hand. He took it upon himself to smooth things over, and the rest of the cast were quick to pivot. “I understand the pressure she’s under,” he told reporters. And, for the record, he was frustrated too—he’d just had to redo scenes he’d spent weeks shooting with Jacqueline. The reshoot cost an estimated $1.7 million, so the stakes were high.
Re‑Recording the Drama
Roxanne worked straight‑through to memorize her lines—no temperamental monologues here, just a disciplined game plan. The crew, meanwhile, had the challenging task of remembering moods from a shoot that happened months ago. It’s like trying to return to a former emotional state after taking a quick vacation from it.
Why This Matters
“Forensic Heroes IV” marks TVB’s 52nd anniversary, a watershed moment for the network. It’s slated to premiere in Hong Kong and mainland China in November, and everyone wants to see if Roxanne’s gamble pays off.
And there’s the Side Story: Sammi Cheng’s Heart, Too
While the two dramas were airing, the music scene was buzzing about Sammi Cheng still wrangling a broken heart after her husband’s infidelities. At 46, she posted about the emotional roller‑coaster—“Not many folks survive without mishaps.” She’s all about building courage, yet she’s also candid about her fear. “We can’t pretend we’re special; we just learn from mistakes,” she wrote. The fans are feeling your pain, expecting the calm to take its sweet time.
Bottom Line
Whether it’s a first‑day slip or a leading actress dealing with heartbreak, the stories remind us that behind every blockbuster lies a tangled human story. TVB’s next waves are about trust, adaptation, and learning to keep the drama flowing, no matter the setbacks.
